Attic Drop Down Ladder Insulation

Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.

Attic drop down ladder insulation.

Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box. You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch. The stair cover fits between trusses. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.

Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency. With attic insulation we aim for a pretty high standard usually at least r 49 and the coffin insulation should match.

Attach the foam box to the. The shield holds the insulation to the box. Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor. The hatch should be insulated with at least 6 in.

X 54 in 25 in. Shop attic stairs insulation. For best results use a new blade so it will cut the foam cleanly. That means that you should glue at least 4 inches of foil faced polyisocyanurate r 26 to the box.

An innovative air locking design creates a tight seal reducing drafts and air leakage up to 60. Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder. Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.

Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape. Using a utility knife with a straight edge as a guide cut strips from the sheet of foam to form the sides of the box. To insulate fold down attic stairs. Attic stairs insulation attic stair insulation covers are designed to prevent air infiltration between your home and the attic making your home more energy efficient lowering energy bills.

The werner energy seal aluminum attic ladder delivers the werner energy seal aluminum attic ladder delivers five times more energy efficiency than a traditional attic ladder with its insulated door and weather stripping that offer energy saving benefits.